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WarrenWarren, Rhode Island

Give Warren one full day plus a night: ride the East Bay Bike Path, eat a hot wiener and a coffee cabinet on Main Street, then move on to Bristol or Providence.

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Warren is a small East Bay town of about 10,600 people between Providence and Bristol, built on two parallel roads, Main Street and Metacom Avenue. It is a half-day of shops, a waterfront and a 14.5-mile rail-trail, not a destination in itself. Most travellers see it as a stop on the East Bay Bike Path or a cheaper, quieter base for Bristol and Newport.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Oct; Sep–Oct for warm water and fewer crowds
avoid Jan–Feb (cold, many seasonal places shut); peak July weekends for bike-path crowds
Airports
PVD · BOS
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Warren911 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Warren, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • Sit-down mealSit-down dinner main$18–35
  • Street or quick mealHot wiener or sandwich$4–12
  • BeerDraught beer in a pub$6–9
  • Metro or bus rideRIPTA bus ride$2 (check)
  • Budget bedHostel or shared-room bed, a night, per personUS$45
  • Mid-range bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$180
  • High-end bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$320

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$260

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

East Bay Bike PathMain Street shops and galleriesHot wieners and coffee cabinetsWaterfront and Warren Town Beach
Airports
PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green Airport (About 30–40 min by car via I-95 and Route 114; check RIPTA bus connections to Warren.) · BOS Boston Logan International (About 1 h 15 min–1 h 45 min by car; train to Providence then bus or car.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    Care

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    6°C (43°F)

Best: May–Jun, Aug–Oct. Mixed: Jul. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F) low), wettest Mar (11 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Warren: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

4°C (39°F)

−6°C (21°F)

10 rd

Feb

5°C (41°F)

−5°C (23°F)

9 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

−1°C (30°F)

11 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

9°C (48°F)

11 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)

10 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

9 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

18°C (64°F)

9 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

3°C (37°F)

10 rd

Dec

6°C (43°F)

−3°C (27°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is easiest: the town runs on Main Street and Metacom Avenue, which are parallel, and parking is generally free or cheap. RIPTA buses link Warren with Providence, Bristol and Newport; the Main Street stop by Delekta's and the Vernon Street park-and-ride are the useful ones. The East Bay Bike Path is the best way to see the waterfront — bring or rent a bike.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Bristol, Rhode Island

go

Door to door: 10–15 min by car; about 30 min by bike

Route 136 south by car, or the East Bay Bike Path

Colt State Park and the harbour; pairs naturally with Warren in one day.

Providencego

Door to door: 30–45 min

RIPTA bus from Main Street, or Route 114 to I-195 by car

The state's main city for food, museums and rail links.

Newportgo

Door to door: 35–50 min by car

Route 136 south through Bristol, then Route 114

Mansions and the cliff walk; a full day, not a quick stop.

Barrington, Rhode Island

go

Door to door: 10–15 min

Route 114 north by car, or the bike path

The next town north on the same bike path; useful for supplies.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Main Street / Water Street

Walk to shops, restaurants and the waterfront; limited rooms, book ahead in summer.

Metacom Avenue (Route 136)

Chain motels and easier parking; a 5–10 min drive from the historic centre.

Bristol or Barrington

Use a neighbouring town as base if Warren is full; both are 10–15 min away on Route 114/136.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–110 excl. bed
Mid
$110–200 excl. bed
High
$200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or inn double room1 × 1 night × US$180US$180
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140US$280
RIPTA fare, Providence to Warren, one way2 × US$2 · checkUS$4
Bike rental, one day2 × US$40 · checkUS$80
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$57
Trip total≈ US$316 per person per day, bed includedUS$631

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax is added at checkout and flights are excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Hot wiener or sandwich$4–12
Coffee cabinet (milkshake)$5–8
Sit-down dinner main$18–35
Draught beer in a pub$6–9
RIPTA bus ride$2 (check)
Bike rental, half day$25–45 (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Warren is a low-crime small town; the real risks are traffic on Main Street and Metacom Avenue, cold water and strong currents at the town beach, and unlit stretches of the bike path after dark.
  • Speeding enforcement on Main Street and Metacom Avenue is strict; watch the limit.
  • Rod's Grille parking is one-way, one-side only, and the lot across the street is private — expect a walk.
  • Many Main Street shops and some restaurants close early or on Mondays; check hours before you plan around them.
  • Summer weekend bike-path traffic near the beach and Burr's Hill is heavy; ride early.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies in Warren; consulates are in Boston and New York. US visitors: your own embassy is in Washington, DC.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • RIPTA Providence → Warren: about $2, 30–45 min (check)
  • Taxi or rideshare, Providence → Warren: $35–60 (check)
  • Bike rental, one day: $30–50 (check)

Say or show

  • coffee cabinet — Coffee cabinet (a Rhode Island milkshake made with coffee syrup)
  • hot wiener — Hot wiener (a small pork-and-veal frank with meat sauce)
  • bubbler — Bubbler (a drinking fountain)
  • rotary — Rotary (a roundabout)

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Warren. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct; Sep–Oct for warm water and fewer crowds · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, many seasonal places shut); peak July weekends for bike-path crowds · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for PVD: last RIPTA departures field-checked, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main Street and Water Street, the bike path and Burr's Hill, Metacom Avenue.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for the bike path, Warren Town Beach, Touisset Marsh and the Main Street shops.
  4. Seasonal and weather fixtures so the summer and shoulder-season gates can go green.

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